Management - General Measures

Fact

Explanation

Identify and avoid triggers.

Due to the genetic influence, certain environmental factors could provoke and aggravate the condition [1].

Emollients.

Dry skin is accompanied by changes in the stratum corneum which in turn increases the susceptibility to develop atopic eczema. Emollients act by inhibiting transepidermal water loss by occlusion, attracting water to stratum corneum (humectant) and rejuvinating skin by replenishing its essential proteins [2].

Antihistamines.

It provides syptomatic relief at night from itching associated with histamine release [3].

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RING J., et al. Guidelines for treatment of atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis) Part I. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology[online]2012. 26: 1045–1060. [viewed 2 April 2014] Available from DOI:10.1111/j.1468-3083.2012.04635.x
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